I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Suzie , a travel blogger based in New Zealand. She blogs at “I Am But Wandering”.
I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.
Hi! I’m Suzie , a Brit currently in New Zealand. I left my teaching job in August 2016 in order to travel full time with my husband. We hope to travel for at least the next 5 years across at least 5 continents before thinking about heading back to the UK.
I think my earliest travel memory is from a holiday when I was around 4 years old; I say think because I don't know if I have made the memory out of stories and pictures or if it is at least partially mine! I was on holiday with my parents at a resort somewhere in Tenerife, there was a fancy dress competition, and my parents and their friends dressed me up as a tiny (female) Crocodile Dundee, complete with 6 ft inflatable crocodile.
Since we travel full time now, it is hard to say what is ‘holiday’ and what is simply ‘life’ for us. I suppose the last bit that we spent time just being a typical tourist was when we arrived in New Zealand. A friend of ours came over from the UK and we travelled around both the North and South Islands with him for 5 weeks. Since then, we have moved to NZ, so it is a bit of an unusual holiday.
There is so much to do in New Zealand, I think the most incredible thing for me was skydiving. It really does feel like you could be flying. Another of my favourite things is to find dark sky zones (there are so many) and just stare at the sky all night. The stars out here are unreal, it is like a painting. One day I will learn how to take photos of starry skies, but until then, I’ll just keep looking up.
I absolutely loved our trip on the Trans-Siberian. In total, we travelled from London to Hong Kong by trains, encompassing a section of the Trans-Siberian route. I have always wanted to travel this railway and it did not disappoint.
Norway! We travelled the entire coast line of Norway by campervan in 2016 and it is spectacular. Beautiful landscapes, incredible history and a chance to see the Northern Lights: what isn’t to love?
Hiking is a must in Norway, there are lots of famous treks, such as Preikestolen and Trolltunga, as well as less well-known ones almost everywhere.
My husband is the best travel companion. We have a very similar travel style and know how to get the best out of each other for every destination and experience.
Good shoes that are practical for the climate you are in, and a pair of flip flops for hostel showers.
Travel slow, quality over quantity is always my philosophy. But I have a lot of time to play with, this is a real luxury!
A bit of a cliché, but I would love to trek to Machu Picchu, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of travelling to Peru since I was about 8 years old, and for some unknown reason I’ve never even made it to South America, let alone Machu Picchu. But one day!
Instagram: @iambutwandering
Thank you, Suzie, for sharing your fascinating travels with us!
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Sara Essop is a travel blogger and writer based in South Africa. She writes about family travel and experiences around the world. Although she has been to 50 countries thus far, she especially loves showcasing her beautiful country and is a certified South Africa Specialist.
